CountyTax

Montana property tax rates by county

Montana · #32 of 52 · 56 counties

0.72%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $2,693 · median home value $375,800

Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First half due Nov 30, Second half due May 31. Payment dates ↓

Same house, different county

Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $375,800 home, the Montana median: about $3,681 a year in Silver Bow County (0.98%) versus $1,877 in Ravalli County (0.50%) — $1,804 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.

Where most Montana residents live

CountyRateMedian taxOf income
Yellowstone County#17 of 560.81%$2,8323.7%
Gallatin County#38 of 560.59%$3,9334.2%
Missoula County#11 of 560.88%$4,1505.5%
Flathead County#39 of 560.58%$3,1204.2%
Cascade County#12 of 560.87%$2,3203.4%

Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.

Counties, highest rate first

When it's due in Montana

All states
First half
Due Nov 30
Late from Dec 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Second half
Due May 31
Late from Jun 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty2% penalty plus 5/6 of 1% per month (10% annually) interest until paid (Mont. Code Ann. § 15-16-101(2))
Appeal windowwithin 30 days of mailing date on assessment notice to County Tax Appeal Board (Mont. Code Ann. § 15-15-102)

First half due November 30 at 5:00 p.m. (delinquent Dec 1); second half due May 31 at 5:00 p.m. (delinquent June 1). Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed October. Source: Mont. Code Ann. § 15-16-101, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.